BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Hub Porteño
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Hub Porteño]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hub-porteno-th.jpg )
MASHPI RESERVE, ECUADOR
Mashpi Lodge
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Mashpi Lodge]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mashpi-lodge-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The Out NYC
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of The Out NYC]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/the-out-nyc-th.jpg )
HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA
h2hotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of h2hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/h2h-th.jpg )
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Sparkling Hill Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Sparkling Hill Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/sparkling-hill-resort-th.jpg )
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Inn at the Presidio
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at the Presidio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-presidio-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Casa Calma
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Casa Calma]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/casacalma-th.jpg )
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Every year, Fodor's correspondents travel the globe scouting new hotel concepts. Our 11 Trendsetter picks for 2012 include eco-focused projects, sleek design hotels, and terrific examples of architectural re-use. Our list also debuts new concepts like a surprisingly luxe stay at farm nonprofit, and a bespoke experience in Buenos Aires that makes the city your playground.
SHELBURNE, VERMONT
Inn at Shelburne Farms
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at Shelburne Farms]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-shelburne-farms-th.jpg )
DANANG, VIETNAM
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/intercontinental-danang-th.jpg )
LAPLAND, SWEDEN
Treehotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Treehotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tree-hotel-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Hub Porteño
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Hub Porteño]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hub-porteno-th.jpg )
MASHPI RESERVE, ECUADOR
Mashpi Lodge
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Mashpi Lodge]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mashpi-lodge-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The Out NYC
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of The Out NYC]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/the-out-nyc-th.jpg )
HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA
h2hotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of h2hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/h2h-th.jpg )
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Sparkling Hill Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Sparkling Hill Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/sparkling-hill-resort-th.jpg )
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Inn at the Presidio
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at the Presidio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-presidio-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Casa Calma
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Casa Calma]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/casacalma-th.jpg )
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Tántalo
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Tántalo]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tantalo-th.jpg )
SHELBURNE, VERMONT
Inn at Shelburne Farms
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at Shelburne Farms]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-shelburne-farms-th.jpg )
DANANG, VIETNAM
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/intercontinental-danang-th.jpg )
LAPLAND, SWEDEN
Treehotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Treehotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tree-hotel-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Hub Porteño
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Hub Porteño]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hub-porteno-th.jpg )
MASHPI RESERVE, ECUADOR
Mashpi Lodge
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Mashpi Lodge]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mashpi-lodge-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The Out NYC
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of The Out NYC]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/the-out-nyc-th.jpg )
HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA
h2hotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of h2hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/h2h-th.jpg )
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Sparkling Hill Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Sparkling Hill Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/sparkling-hill-resort-th.jpg )
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Inn at the Presidio
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at the Presidio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-presidio-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Casa Calma
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Casa Calma]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/casacalma-th.jpg )
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Tántalo
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Tántalo]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tantalo-th.jpg )
SHELBURNE, VERMONT
Inn at Shelburne Farms
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at Shelburne Farms]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-shelburne-farms-th.jpg )
DANANG, VIETNAM
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/intercontinental-danang-th.jpg )
LAPLAND, SWEDEN
Treehotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Treehotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tree-hotel-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Hub Porteño
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Hub Porteño]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hub-porteno-th.jpg )
MASHPI RESERVE, ECUADOR
Mashpi Lodge
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Mashpi Lodge]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mashpi-lodge-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The Out NYC
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of The Out NYC]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/the-out-nyc-th.jpg )
HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA
h2hotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of h2hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/h2h-th.jpg )
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Sparkling Hill Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Sparkling Hill Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/sparkling-hill-resort-th.jpg )
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Inn at the Presidio
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at the Presidio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-presidio-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Casa Calma
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Casa Calma]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/casacalma-th.jpg )
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Tántalo
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Tántalo]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tantalo-th.jpg )
SHELBURNE, VERMONT
Inn at Shelburne Farms
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at Shelburne Farms]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-shelburne-farms-th.jpg )
DANANG, VIETNAM
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/intercontinental-danang-th.jpg )
LAPLAND, SWEDEN
Treehotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Treehotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tree-hotel-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Hub Porteño
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Hub Porteño]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hub-porteno-th.jpg )
MASHPI RESERVE, ECUADOR
Mashpi Lodge
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Mashpi Lodge]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mashpi-lodge-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The Out NYC
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of The Out NYC]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/the-out-nyc-th.jpg )
HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA
h2hotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of h2hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/h2h-th.jpg )
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Sparkling Hill Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Sparkling Hill Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/sparkling-hill-resort-th.jpg )
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Inn at the Presidio
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at the Presidio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-presidio-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Casa Calma
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Casa Calma]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/casacalma-th.jpg )
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Tántalo
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Tántalo]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tantalo-th.jpg )
SHELBURNE, VERMONT
Inn at Shelburne Farms
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at Shelburne Farms]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-shelburne-farms-th.jpg )
DANANG, VIETNAM
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/intercontinental-danang-th.jpg )
LAPLAND, SWEDEN
Treehotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Treehotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tree-hotel-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Hub Porteño
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Hub Porteño]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hub-porteno-th.jpg )
MASHPI RESERVE, ECUADOR
Mashpi Lodge
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Mashpi Lodge]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mashpi-lodge-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The Out NYC
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of The Out NYC]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/the-out-nyc-th.jpg )
HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA
h2hotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of h2hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/h2h-th.jpg )
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Sparkling Hill Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Sparkling Hill Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/sparkling-hill-resort-th.jpg )
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Inn at the Presidio
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at the Presidio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-presidio-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Casa Calma
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Casa Calma]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/casacalma-th.jpg )
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Tántalo
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Tántalo]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tantalo-th.jpg )
SHELBURNE, VERMONT
Inn at Shelburne Farms
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at Shelburne Farms]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-shelburne-farms-th.jpg )
DANANG, VIETNAM
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/intercontinental-danang-th.jpg )
LAPLAND, SWEDEN
Treehotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Treehotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tree-hotel-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Hub Porteño
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Hub Porteño]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hub-porteno-th.jpg )
MASHPI RESERVE, ECUADOR
Mashpi Lodge
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Mashpi Lodge]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mashpi-lodge-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The Out NYC
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of The Out NYC]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/the-out-nyc-th.jpg )
HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA
h2hotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of h2hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/h2h-th.jpg )
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Sparkling Hill Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Sparkling Hill Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/sparkling-hill-resort-th.jpg )
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Inn at the Presidio
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at the Presidio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-presidio-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Casa Calma
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Casa Calma]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/casacalma-th.jpg )
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Tántalo
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Tántalo]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tantalo-th.jpg )
SHELBURNE, VERMONT
Inn at Shelburne Farms
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at Shelburne Farms]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-shelburne-farms-th.jpg )
DANANG, VIETNAM
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/intercontinental-danang-th.jpg )
LAPLAND, SWEDEN
Treehotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Treehotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tree-hotel-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Hub Porteño
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Hub Porteño]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hub-porteno-th.jpg )
MASHPI RESERVE, ECUADOR
Mashpi Lodge
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Mashpi Lodge]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mashpi-lodge-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The Out NYC
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of The Out NYC]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/the-out-nyc-th.jpg )
HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA
h2hotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of h2hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/h2h-th.jpg )
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Sparkling Hill Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Sparkling Hill Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/sparkling-hill-resort-th.jpg )
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Inn at the Presidio
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at the Presidio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-presidio-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Casa Calma
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Casa Calma]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/casacalma-th.jpg )
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Tántalo
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Tántalo]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tantalo-th.jpg )
SHELBURNE, VERMONT
Inn at Shelburne Farms
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at Shelburne Farms]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-shelburne-farms-th.jpg )
DANANG, VIETNAM
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/intercontinental-danang-th.jpg )
LAPLAND, SWEDEN
Treehotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Treehotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tree-hotel-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Hub Porteño
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Hub Porteño]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hub-porteno-th.jpg )
MASHPI RESERVE, ECUADOR
Mashpi Lodge
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Mashpi Lodge]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mashpi-lodge-th.jpg )
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
The Out NYC
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of The Out NYC]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/the-out-nyc-th.jpg )
HEALDSBURG, CALIFORNIA
h2hotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of h2hotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/h2h-th.jpg )
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Sparkling Hill Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Sparkling Hill Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/sparkling-hill-resort-th.jpg )
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Inn at the Presidio
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at the Presidio]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-presidio-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Casa Calma
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Casa Calma]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/casacalma-th.jpg )
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Tántalo
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Tántalo]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tantalo-th.jpg )
SHELBURNE, VERMONT
Inn at Shelburne Farms
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Inn at Shelburne Farms]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/inn-shelburne-farms-th.jpg )
DANANG, VIETNAM
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/intercontinental-danang-th.jpg )
LAPLAND, SWEDEN
Treehotel
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Treehotel]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tree-hotel-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Hub Porteño
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Hub Porteño]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/hub-porteno-th.jpg )
PANAMA CITY, PANAMA
Tántalo
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Tántalo]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/tantalo-th.jpg )
MASHPI RESERVE, ECUADOR
Mashpi Lodge
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Mashpi Lodge]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/mashpi-lodge-th.jpg )
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
Casa Calma
TRENDSETTER
![Photo of Casa Calma]( https://www.fodors.com/hotel-awards/2012/images/hotels/casacalma-th.jpg )